Leading with an Inclusive Mindset

Duration
4 Weeks
Sessions
4
Time per week
30 Minutes/Week

Who is the course for?

This course is intended for members of leadership at all levels of the organization who want to create a more inclusive culture at work.

Course description

There is a crucial wide-spread movement happening within organizations to reduce workplace bias and become more inclusive; however, the demographic makeup of the leadership roles within organizations remains unchanged. Organizations with diverse and inclusive practices have better operating performance and profitability than those without an inclusive mindset. Creating an inclusive mindset and culture begins with leadership. This course prepares organizational leaders to improve diversity and inclusion practices through accountability, using power and influence to drive change and model the empathy needed during the process.

Completing this course will help you

  • Define what it means to have an inclusive mindset.

  • Identify the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to develop an inclusive mindset.

  • Develop strategies to be accountable for creating and fostering inclusiveness.

  • Utilize tools and techniques to address bias.

4 Modules

  1. 01

    What Does It Mean to Have an Inclusive Mindset?

    In this session, we will explore what it means to lead with an inclusive mindset and why it is important to the organization and the company.

  2. 02

    Developing an Inclusive Mindset

    In this session, we will identify the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to develop an inclusive mindset. Participants will explore their current mindset through a journey of self-reflection and self-discovery.

  3. 03

    Inclusion Accountability

    In this session, inclusion accountability and its importance will be defined and explored. Participants will apply self-awareness and self-regulation skills to develop strategies for holding themselves accountable for creating and fostering a workplace environment of inclusiveness.

  4. 04

    Influence and Empathy

    Influence and empathy are two key skills for developing an inclusive mindset. In this session, we will recognize how to use emotional intelligence and empathy as skills to influence inclusiveness in the organization. We will also identify tools and techniques to build and enhance emotional intelligence and empathy skills.

Leader Behaviors

Builds TrustChampions ChangeCollaborates and Promotes TeamworkDemonstrates Self-ManagementDiagnoses NeedsFocuses on Results through PeopleInspiresLeverages DiversityPractices Self-AwarenessSets GoalsSolves ProblemsTakes Initiative

Upcoming Schedule

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  • Starting Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 4 weeks in a row

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  • Starting Mon, Dec 28, 2026, 4 weeks in a row

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